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If you’re traveling in Chile, you might find yourself at a restaurant wondering, “Do you tip in Chile?” The answer is: it depends. How much and when (if at all) you should leave a gratuity depends on the situation.
Generally, you should tip around 10 percent of the bill in Chile.
Do You Tip in Chile?
Restaurants and bars in Chile include a suggested tip with the bill, called the “propina,” which is at least 10 percent of the total. We recommend paying the suggested tip, but you can always add on more if you had exceptional service.
Restaurants
At a sit-down restaurant in Chile, you should tip a minimum of 10 percent of the bill. If you’ve had great service, tip closer to 15 percent.
Cafes
At cafes or casual restaurants in Chile, you can simply round up the bill as a tip. For example, if your total was 19 Chilean pesos, leave 20 pesos.
Bars
At bars in Chile, a 10 percent suggested tip will be added on to your bill at the end. Although this is optional, it’s typical to pay without protest.
Hotels
Hotel staff, including housekeeping, bellhops, and valets, should be tipped in Chile. For bellhops, tip 500-1,000 CLP per bag. For housekeeping, leave between 5-10 CLP in your room each day that it gets cleaned.
Looking for the best hotel in Torres del Paine National Park? Read our review of Rio Serrano Hotel.
Guided Tours
Tipping on guided tours in Chile will vary based on the length of tour and group size.
- Full-day shared tour: CLP 5,000 per person
- Full-day private tour: CLP 15,000 per person
- Half-day shared tour: CLP 2,500 per person
- Half-day private tour: CLP 8,000 per person
Taxi Drivers
Taxi drivers in Chile do not expect a tip, however, it is good etiquette to round up when handing over cash. (For example, don’t ask for 50 cents back if your total is 19.50.)
How Much Do You Tip in Chile?
| Who | Amount |
| Waitstaff at restaurants | 10-15% |
| Barista | Round up the bill |
| Bartender | 10% of your total bill |
| Hotel housekeeping | 500-1,000 CLP per day |
| Bellhop | 500-1,000 CLP per bag |
| Guided tour | 2,500-15,000 per person depending on the length and type of tour |
| Taxi | Round up the bill |
The Best Hotels in Chile
Looking for a place to stay in Chile? Read our reviews of Rio Serrano Hotel and Hotel Las Torres.
